| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $25.44 | 11.505% | $28.3669 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.91 | 7.613% | $52.6335 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.51 | 5.120% | $234.9537 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.49 | 7.112% | $131.2015 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.66 | 11.845% | $174.0979 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.26 | 9.714% | $126.4564 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.36 | 10.659% | $111.0574 | $111.06 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.63 | $858.7673 | $858.77 | $858.75 | $858.90 | |